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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press reports on the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce trade trip, highlighting broad support from Cumberland and Frederick County, the presence of University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute of Technology delegates, and praise for local education and industry. It also extols Frederick County's wealth in agriculture and its celebrated daughters as a regional honor.
The Maryland state road network, begun under the 1908 assembly act urged by the late Governor Crothers, is nearing completion by July. Governor Goldsborough appointed O. E. Weller to head the Roads Commission. The system will connect the state to Baltimore as its hub, improving farm land values and commerce while acknowledging the higher upkeep costs.
Frederick County claims top beauty title but argues Frederick is Maryland in such contests. The Frederick News notes no Allegany entrants skew results and asserts Maryland holds many handsome contestants beyond Frederick County. Local reaction stresses statewide equality in beauty.
The item notes several figures with birth anniversaries: Rev Edwin D Mouzen born Spartanburg 46 years ago, Waldorf Astor born New York City 36 years ago, Louis W Hill born St Paul 42 years ago, Rear Admiral John Hubbard born Berwick Maine 66 years ago, and Edward Walsh born Plains Pennsylvania 33 years ago.
The article argues editors must uphold public welfare with measured, nonpartisan judgment during crises. It lauds U.S. newspapers for restraint, balanced views, and restraint from hasty war fervor as the nation faces global tensions. It notes editors should reflect patriotism and avoid sensationalism.
A cross section of humorous observations and quips spanning advice, sayings, daily life, and social habits. Including notes on names, marriage, fashion, politics, and quirky anecdotes about dogs, toupes, and city versus country life.
London reports say since Turkey joined the war Turkish cigarettes are taboo in England. King George, who once favored Turkish blends, now prefers Egyptian varieties. The Prince of Wales once smoked Turkish cigarettes but now favors a briar with Egyptian Virginia mix. Turkish tobacco has largely vanished from shops as public sentiment turns against it.
An underwater freight train concept by Simon Lake enables supply runs to submarines in hostile waters without resurfacing. Towed submersible cars carry fuel oil water and supplies to rendezvous points near enemy shores, with transfers done through a bottom door and diving lock for underwater access.
New York May 19. Many prominent railway officials attended the spring meeting of the American Railway Association in Baltimore. Reports were presented by committees on Transportation and Relations between Railroads and by panels on Electrical Working Safe Transportation of Explosives and Legal and Traffic Relations.
A compact historical recap noting anniversaries from 1815 to 1890. Commodores Decatur and Bainbridge sail from New York with nine ships to attack Algiers. John Adair, ex Senator and Kentucky Governor, dies in Harrodsburg. Naval Academy quarters restoration planned in Annapolis. Richard Mansfield debuts in Beau Brummell at Mace’s Square Theatre.
The notice urges children to be kind to household pets and avoid cruelty such as tying cans to dogs or chasing cats. It emphasizes addressing early cruel impulses and promotes Humane Week from May 17 to 23 as a start toward gentler youth and humane laws for all.
About eighteen hundred Randolph county residents attended the Ringling circus in Cumberland last week led by Deacon Slidell Brown. The West Virginia Argus reports strong turnout and community interest in the event.
Advertisement for wall paper specials listing prices from 2 to 5 cents per roll and a good line of gold papers at 5 cents. Promotes saving money on any grade and directs to Eylers at 30 North Centre Street.
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